Portfolio Analyst Internships - Aegon AM

Full Time

Administration

United States

PLEASE NOTE: Two Portfolio Analyst Internships are available, with their durations as follows: January 2025 to December 2025 May 2025 to May 2026 The hourly commitment during the school year is approximately fifteen (15) hours per week, and approximately thirty to forty (30 - 40) hours per week during the summer and winter breaks. The hiring location for these internships is Cedar Rapids, IA. We are unable to hire on a remote, work-from-home basis. Those who have completed their undergraduate degree, or who will graduate prior to the conclusion of the internships, are ineligible. Company Overview: Aegon Asset Management (Aegon AM) is a leading global investor. Our 385 investment professionals manage and advise on assets of US $337 billion for a global client base of pension plans, public funds, insurance companies, banks, wealth managers, family offices and foundations. We organize our firm around four investment platforms: fixed income, real assets, equities and multi-asset & solutions, which includes a fiduciary and multi-manager business. Each investment platform has dedicated teams with deep asset-class expertise, organized globally and committed to maximizing client benefit from their specialist areas. We are an international business: Our 1,150 employees work from 13 locations across Europe, the Americas and Asia. We share a common belief in fundamental, research-driven active management, underpinned by effective risk management and a commitment to responsible investment. Position Overview: The Aegon Asset Management Portfolio Management Department consists of Portfolio Managers, Portfolio Analysts, and Portfolio Management Interns with the primary responsibility of supporting the Transamerica General Account portfolio. The candidate will assist the Portfolio Analytics Group in providing analytical, organizational and reporting support to the team of portfolio managers and strategists that manage Transamerica’s fixed income portfolios.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in supporting Portfolio Analysts, Tactical Portfolio Managers and Portfolio Strategists
• Create and update portfolio management reports on a weekly, monthly, and quarterly basis
• Create a monthly client reporting package for all divisions within the company
• Enhance understanding of the investment industry and economy through various readings, meetings, and projects
• Developing skills and knowledge of different investment software (e.g. Aladdin and Bloomberg)
• Assist in miscellaneous special projects

Required Qualifications:

• Must be currently enrolled full-time at a college or university pursuing a Business or related degree
• This internship is not available for students who have completed their undergraduate degree or who will graduate prior to the conclusion of the internship
• Strong written & verbal communications skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Detail-oriented
• Reliable, dependable
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of economics, economic data, and economic forecasting
• Understanding of finance and fixed income investments
• Ability to develop creative solutions using spreadsheets, databases, analytical software and graphics
• Basic understanding of investments

Job and compensation levels depend upon an applicant’s qualifications including the extent of candidate’s relevant experience and other job-related factors and will be determined by hiring supervisors/managers and HR.

At Aegon Asset Management, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. We are more than a global Asset Management firm – we are a people business, and we recognize that delivering excellent client outcomes comes from embracing diverse perspectives. We value diversity in the full range of human uniqueness without limitation including race, gender, ability, language, culture, beliefs, age, origin, background, perspectives and experiences.

We are open to considering flexible working practices. Please talk to us about what this means for you.

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